Memories of the Beast

Present Day

Jimmy drove back towards their home. As he went over his mental notes he was reminded of a remark his wife said earlier but then brushed over it quickly. “Natalia, when we first met all those years ago, you said you knew about things. I mistook it as you knowing about the wolfin. And earlier when we were talking about Josef’s death you again made it seem like you had first-hand knowledge of James.”

Natalia sat quietly, looking out the window. "It all started a week before I came to the United States. I was home for the weekend, and my parents planned a going away party for me. They invited many from the hills around their house." Her voice drifted off.

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1986

"Ma, you did not have to do this, I will not be gone long. The exchange is only for a year. I promise you I will not settle there no matter what happens." Natalia tried in earnest to convince her mother.

"Baby girl, I am not worried about you settling there, I am worried about you not coming back to us. Your papa sa